2008–2009 Altec AH100 & 2008–2009 Altec AH85 recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Aerial Device vehicles due to improper welding processes used to manufacture the boom pivot pins. Failure of the pin could cause separation of the boom from the turntable.
💥 The risk
If the boom separates from the turntable, there is an increased risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners, and will replace the pivot pins, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V411000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MAB 563
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 27
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 12, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 563.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.